The most exciting aspect of engaging in craft activities is the opportunity to learn and discover efficient ways to accomplish tasks without too much hassle, utilizing the skills you have and the tools at your disposal. There are various creative methods to achieve the desired results — some turn out genuinely useful, while others become little more than enjoyable experiments.
Yijing is an ancient Chinese method of seeking guidance and insight by interpreting hexagrams (combinations of 6 lines that are either solid or broken) generated through the casting of coins or manipulating yarrow stalks. I wanted to create a casting dice set with equivalent probabilities to traditional methods, intended as a gift.
An Istrian mih chanter. From a rough wooden blank to its final shape. Made in 2013.